Xbox 360 controller

unbreakkable · 08-07-2012, 06:28 AM

So I am getting out of console gaming and into only PC gaming. I have a ps3 and for some games i prefer controller over keyboard + mouse. Games like assassins creed, dead space. I know a wired xbox 360 controller works on PC. Does steam allow it to be used also? And is the control scheme automatically the one on consoles or you need to set each button for each game?

Alshain · 08-07-2012, 06:29 AM

1. Yes
2. Mostly Yes, but it depends on the Game.

A little more on #1, Steam doesn't really use the controller itself. There is an upcoming feature we've been teased with called Big Picture mode which should enable that functionality. As for the games, Steam doesn't care one way or the other. If the game supports XInput, then it will work, if not it won't. However the Steam Store has a "Controller Enabled" category on each game that supports it (sometimes it's missing, see L.A. Noire). These are specifically referring to XInput, not DirectInput, so if you see that category on a game page, it should work.

By the way, XBox wireless controllers will work too, but you need the USB receiver for PC.

NotYourHero · 08-07-2012, 08:23 AM

Controller does not get used with steam, just the game. Each gme has its own support. wireless controllers on pc are crap though. I have a wireless receiver for pc and its meh. My wired one seems more accurate.

Also you can buy a blue tooth usb dongle and use your ps3 controller with some mod drivers.

Alshain · 08-07-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NotYourHero

Controller does not get used with steam, just the game. Each gme has its own support. wireless controllers on pc are crap though. I have a wireless receiver for pc and its meh. My wired one seems more accurate.

Also you can buy a blue tooth usb dongle and use your ps3 controller with some mod drivers.

I have a wireless (genuine) 360 on my PC and it's the best controller I've ever had. If your wired one was more accurate your too far from the receiver or the receiver is obstructed (through radio waves aren't as picky as IR, line of sight is still ideal). It even works with the 1.2V NiMH batteries.

unbreakkable · 08-07-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alshain

I have a wireless (genuine) 360 on my PC and it's the best controller I've ever had. If your wired one was more accurate your too far from the receiver or the receiver is obstructed (through radio waves aren't as picky as IR, line of sight is still ideal). It even works with the 1.2V NiMH batteries.

well i really don't want to keep changing the batteries + wire doesn't bother me at all. This is only for single player games mainly since i prefer to play games like assassins creed with a controller than keyboard mouse.

For wireless out of curiosity do you need to buy a separate receiver or something?

Alshain · 08-07-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alshain

By the way, XBox wireless controllers will work too, but you need the USB receiver for PC.

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Originally Posted by unbreakkable

For wireless out of curiosity do you need to buy a separate receiver or something?

Yes.

And I already have a nice NiMH charger system for my Wii so the XBox is just bonus

I don't know if the cost of a GOOD charger like my Maha C9000 or the LaCrosse BC-9009 is actually worth it for one controller.

08-07-2012, 06:29 AM	#2
Alshain Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 737 Posts: 1,736	1. Yes 2. Mostly Yes, but it depends on the Game. A little more on #1, Steam doesn't really use the controller itself. There is an upcoming feature we've been teased with called Big Picture mode which should enable that functionality. As for the games, Steam doesn't care one way or the other. If the game supports XInput, then it will work, if not it won't. However the Steam Store has a "Controller Enabled" category on each game that supports it (sometimes it's missing, see L.A. Noire). These are specifically referring to XInput, not DirectInput, so if you see that category on a game page, it should work. By the way, XBox wireless controllers will work too, but you need the USB receiver for PC. Last edited by Alshain: 08-07-2012 at 06:45 AM.

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08-07-2012, 06:28 AM	#1
unbreakkable Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 19 Posts: 51	Xbox 360 controller So I am getting out of console gaming and into only PC gaming. I have a ps3 and for some games i prefer controller over keyboard + mouse. Games like assassins creed, dead space. I know a wired xbox 360 controller works on PC. Does steam allow it to be used also? And is the control scheme automatically the one on consoles or you need to set each button for each game?

08-07-2012, 08:23 AM	#3
NotYourHero Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 284 Posts: 2,754	Controller does not get used with steam, just the game. Each gme has its own support. wireless controllers on pc are crap though. I have a wireless receiver for pc and its meh. My wired one seems more accurate. Also you can buy a blue tooth usb dongle and use your ps3 controller with some mod drivers.